CE Pro Podcast

Interviews addressing the business needs of professional integrators serving the small and midsize business (SMB) market.

CE Pro Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by CE Pro, with 189 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #177

  CE Pro Podcast #177: Scott Newnam of Audio Advice Shares His Thoughts on Growing Business and Culture in CI

  Aug 12, 202637 minS1

  At the cusp of Audio Advice Live (and on the heels of acquiring Sound Components), CE Pro Senior Editor Nick Boever sat down with Scott Newnam, CEO of Audio Advice, to talk about the company’s latest acquisition, how its growth plan differs from others in the channel, and how integrators can better chart their own business growth, whether its building a stronger client list, adding locations or planning for eventual succession.

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  CE Pro Podcast #176: Daryl Friedman Reflects on CEDIA Legacy and the Future of Custom Integration

  Jul 10, 202623 min

  As Daryl Friedman prepares for his final CEDIA Expo as CEO, he joins the CE Pro Podcast to reflect on his tenure leading the association, the evolution of the custom integration industry, and what's next for CEDIA. In this conversation, Friedman discusses the growing role of AI, why integrators must become equal partners with architects and designers, CEDIA's advocacy efforts, and why he believes technology integration will soon be viewed as an essential trade alongside electrical and HVAC work. He also shares his favorite CEDIA Expo memories, advice for his successor, and what he hopes his lasting legacy will be.

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  CE Pro Podcast #175: Why Top Smart Home Manufacturers Keep Betting Big on CEDIA Expo 2026

  Jul 7, 20261h 7m

  CEDIA Expo 2026 is shaping up to be one of the custom integration industry's biggest events, and manufacturers are investing more than ever. In this CE Pro Podcast, Zachary Comeau sits down with CEDIA Expo leaders Jason McGraw and Brian Pagel, along with Josh.ai CEO Alex Capecelatro and Origin Acoustics CEO Nick Berry, to discuss why the show remains the industry's premier gathering, how attendee feedback is shaping the event, and why hands-on experiences continue to matter in an AI-driven world.

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  CE Pro Podcast #174: Sonance CEO Ari Supran and How the Custom Integration Channel is Using AI

  Jun 9, 202659 min

  AI isn't just about asking ChatGPT questions anymore. In this episode of the CE Pro Podcast, Sonance CEO Ari Supran shares how he went from experimenting with AI for simple tasks to helping integrators and business leaders use advanced AI tools to build software, automate workflows, and reclaim valuable time. Supran explains why many businesses are still stuck in the "chat" phase of AI adoption and how newer agentic tools like Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and Codex are enabling users to delegate work instead of simply generating answers. He discusses practical examples of AI organizing files, analyzing documents, building dashboards, creating custom business applications, and even acting as a digital coworker. The conversation also explores the growing role of AI agents, the importance of open APIs and software integrations, and why Supran believes custom integration firms have a unique opportunity to build purpose-driven tools tailored to their own operations. Along the way, he shares lessons Sonance has learned from deploying AI across the organization and offers advice for integrators looking to move beyond basic AI use cases. Whether you're just getting started with AI or already experimenting with automation and custom tools, this discussion provides a practical look at where AI is headed and how integration businesses can prepare for what's next.

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  CE Pro Podcast # 173: Inside CEDIA Expo 2026 Education - AI, Lighting, Wellness & the Future of Smart Homes

  May 28, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this conversation, CE Pro Executive Editor Zachary Comeau sits down with CEDIA’s Evan West, Senior Conference Strategy Manager, and Paul Dolenc, VP of Education & Training, to break down the biggest themes shaping this year’s education program at CEDIA Expo 2026 in Denver.<br/><br/>The discussion explores how the custom integration industry is evolving beyond traditional AV installation into a more collaborative, design-build-focused business centered around wellness, lighting, cybersecurity, AI, power management, and recurring revenue.<br/><br/>Topics include:<br/><br/></p>Why AI is now embedded across nearly every education track<br/><br/>How lighting and shad...

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